‘Surprisingly sustainable’: fashion meets eco meets politics at New York fashion week
With Gabriela Hearst showcasing women activists and heroes, and Stuart Vevers reworking old leather into neo-noir homages, this was a very relevant NYFW
August 2022
5 simple ways to support Sustainable September
As we face an uncertain climate future, Sustainable September is packed with activities to help us find the right way forward
July 2022
‘Change is possible’: meet the Gen-Zers who embrace climate optimism
These people in their 20s decided to combat climate grief by taking on one small piece of the environmental crisis
June 2022
Boris Johnson hosts champagne party to celebrate sustainable UK fashion
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Monday briefing: Will Love Island coupling up with secondhand clothes make a difference?
May 2022
Shoes made from grapes and mushroom handbags: the rise of animal-free leather
‘Alt leather’ is becoming increasingly mainstream thanks to a drive towards more sustainable fashion
September 2021
Sew it yourself! Inside the zero-waste, zero-sweatshop fashion revolution
Vintage fashion gets a new look
Sustainable is the new black: top editors launch new-wave fashion titles
Primark pledges to make all its clothes more sustainable by 2030
August 2021
Firm seeks funding for ‘performance sneakers’ made from coffee waste
Finnish firm Rens says shoes made from used grounds and recycled plastic will be climate neutral
July 2021
The truth about fast fashion: can you tell how ethical your clothing is by its price?
To find out the true production cost of a garment is a tortuous process. Here is what you need to know to buy clothes with a clear conscience
Renting fashion can be green, argue clothes renters
The impacts of cleaning and transport can compare well with other forms of consumption, argue sustainable fashion businesses and consultants
An Australian guide to cleaning out your wardrobe: recycling clothes without sending them to landfill
Australia has a textile waste problem – but there are simple solutions to avoid contributing to it
June 2021
Woolly measurement: farmers say sustainable textile standard ‘doesn’t pass the pub test’
Wool may be natural, durable and biodegradable – but a key sustainability data tool ranks it as worse for the planet than polyester
May 2021
Closet to cash: a beginner’s guide to buying and selling secondhand fashion
Could you wear a dress for 100 days?
April 2021
Asda to sell vintage clothes in 50 stores in sustainability push
Earth Day: sustainable fashion brands – in pictures
March 2021
‘Will you wear it 30 times? If not, don’t buy’: the experts’ guide to online shopping
It has rocketed during the pandemic. But how do you make sure you like what you order online? From measuring up to editing down, we’re here to help
